You can get 5 free TV channels in Kearney, NE
2 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Kearney. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 4 Strong/Moderate channels. An attic or 2nd-floor window antenna will lock in way more channels than a basic flat panel.
🧭 Broadcast Tower Compass — Which Way to Point Your Antenna
Each dot is a local TV tower relative to your center point (● Green = Strong, ● Blue = Moderate, ● Amber = Weak).
Primary Aim Direction: SE (126°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SE (126°), or aim your attic/rooftop antenna toward that compass bearing for the strongest signal lock.
After placing or moving your antenna, always run a fresh TV channel rescan.
All Free Over-the-Air TV Channels in Kearney, NE
Sorted with Strong signals and major broadcast networks first. Channel is the virtual channel number your TV displays; Band / RF Ch. is the actual radio frequency that determines whether you need a VHF-capable antenna. How we calculate signals.
| Channel | Network | Station | Distance | Point Antenna | Band / RF Ch. | Estimated Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | ABC | KHGI-TV Kearney, NE · Full Power | 11.6 mi | ESE (105°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 11 | CBS | KGIN Grand Island, NE · Full Power | 16.6 mi | ESE (118°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 5 | NBC | KNHL Hastings, NE · Full Power | 36.8 mi | E (96°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | PBS | KLNE-TV Lexington, NE · Full Power | 29.5 mi | SW (222°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 29 | PBS | KHNE-TV Hastings, NE · Full Power | 52.2 mi | E (84°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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